Independent Warranty

Reference number: 305650

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Authorised by the FCA

Independent Warranty is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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  • Website

    iwa.biz

  • Phone number

    01604 654150

  • Address

    Unit 18 Babbage House, Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6LG, United Kingdom

In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When iwa.biz first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 01604 654150 is
  • Who else gives the postcode NN3 6LG
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Other names (2)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • Independent Warranty Association Trading name
  • IWA Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Key dates in its history

Independent Warranty’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (7)

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date

FCA register

2005

14 January 2005

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

In the full report: all 7 events

  • All 7 events in its history (3 shown here)
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Firms connected to Independent Warranty

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Independent Warranty. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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Firms like Independent Warranty

Other firms of the same type (insurance broker), nearest first.

In Northampton

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  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 7 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Independent Warranty FCA authorised?
Yes, Independent Warranty (FRN 305650) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since January 2005 and works as an insurance broker. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Independent Warranty’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01604 654150 and the website iwa.biz for Independent Warranty. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Independent Warranty a scam or clone?
Independent Warranty is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Independent Warranty?
Its FCA permissions do not allow it to hold or control client money. It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Independent Warranty to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Does Independent Warranty use any other names?
It trades as Independent Warranty Association and IWA.

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